[Elecraft] K2 Dropping Out at Load

Don Wilhelm w3fpr at embarqmail.com
Mon Oct 24 11:08:13 EDT 2011


Over 5 amps of current into the base K2 will cause the resettable fuse 
to trip.
Did you see a HiCur message?
Check the current draw of the base K2 (tap DISPLAY) during transmit - it 
should not exceed 3.50 amps.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/24/2011 10:57 AM, ny4g wrote:
> This is the first time this has happened on my K2.  It dropped out on key
> down at about 70 watts.  I am powered with a 33a-h SLA battery.  What can
> possibly cause the cutout on power?
> NY4G
>


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